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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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