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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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