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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. 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 these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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