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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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