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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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