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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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