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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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