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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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