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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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