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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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