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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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