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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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