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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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