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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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