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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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