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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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