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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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