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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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