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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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