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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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