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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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