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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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