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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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