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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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