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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance 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 we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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