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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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