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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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