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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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