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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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