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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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