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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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