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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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