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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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