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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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