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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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