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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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