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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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