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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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