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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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