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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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