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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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