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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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