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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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