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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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