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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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