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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online 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 educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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