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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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