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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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