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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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