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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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