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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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