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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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