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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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