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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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