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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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