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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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