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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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