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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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