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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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