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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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