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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses 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 and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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