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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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