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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources