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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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