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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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