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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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