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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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