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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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