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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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