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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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