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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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