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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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