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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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