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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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