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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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