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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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