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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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