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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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