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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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