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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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