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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major 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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