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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online 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 participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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