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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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