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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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