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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today 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 institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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