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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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