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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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