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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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