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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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