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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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