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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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