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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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