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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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