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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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