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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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