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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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