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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online 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 educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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