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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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