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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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