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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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