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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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