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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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