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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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