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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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