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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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