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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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