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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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