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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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