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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? 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 to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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