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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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