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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches 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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