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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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