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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online 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 participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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