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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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