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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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