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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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