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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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