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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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