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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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