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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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