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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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