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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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