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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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