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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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