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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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