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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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