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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education 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 guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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