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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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