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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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