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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing 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 of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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