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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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