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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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