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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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