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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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