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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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