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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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