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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance 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 ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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