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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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