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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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