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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance 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 quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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