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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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