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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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