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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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