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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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