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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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