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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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