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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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