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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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