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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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