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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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