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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-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 stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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