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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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