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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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