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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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