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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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