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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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