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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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