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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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