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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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