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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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