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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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