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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because 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 participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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