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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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