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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-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 organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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