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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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