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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with 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 we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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