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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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