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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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