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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important 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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