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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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