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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because 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 educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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