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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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