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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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