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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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