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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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