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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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