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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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