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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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