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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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