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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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