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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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