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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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