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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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