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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-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 stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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