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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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