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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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