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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning 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 guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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