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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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