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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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