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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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