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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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