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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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