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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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