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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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