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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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