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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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