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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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