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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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