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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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