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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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