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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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