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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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