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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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