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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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