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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources