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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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