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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have 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 we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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