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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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