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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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