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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance 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 we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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