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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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