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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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