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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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