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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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