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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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