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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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