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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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