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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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