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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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