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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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