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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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