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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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