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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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