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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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