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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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