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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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