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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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