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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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