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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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