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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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