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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online 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 we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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