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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. 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 education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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