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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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