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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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