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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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