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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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