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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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