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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online 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 participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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