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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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