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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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