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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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