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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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