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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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