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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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