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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today 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 organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines 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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