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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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