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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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