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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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