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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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