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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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