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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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