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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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