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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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