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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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