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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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