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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-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 make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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