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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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