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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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