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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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