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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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