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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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