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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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