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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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