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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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