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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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