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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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