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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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