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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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