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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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