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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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