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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online 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 participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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