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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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