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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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