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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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