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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the 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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