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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. 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 participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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