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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving 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 MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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