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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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