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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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