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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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