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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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