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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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