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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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