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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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