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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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