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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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