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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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