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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because 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 institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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