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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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