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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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