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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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