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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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