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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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