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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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