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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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