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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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