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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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