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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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