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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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