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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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