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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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