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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-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 organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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