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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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