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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-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 teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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