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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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