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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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