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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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