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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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