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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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