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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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