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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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