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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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