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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational 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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