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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively 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 participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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