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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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