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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because 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 organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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