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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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