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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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