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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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