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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning 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 quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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