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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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