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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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