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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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