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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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