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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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