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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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