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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about 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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