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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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