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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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