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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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