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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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