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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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