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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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