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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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