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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online 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 participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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