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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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