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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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