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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that 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 we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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