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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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