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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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