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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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