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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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