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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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