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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online 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 stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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