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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive 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 stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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