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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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