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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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