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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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