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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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