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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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