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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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