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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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