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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online 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 teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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