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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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