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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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