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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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