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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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