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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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