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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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