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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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