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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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