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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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