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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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