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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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