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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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