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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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