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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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