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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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