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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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