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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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