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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively 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 learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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