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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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