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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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