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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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