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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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