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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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