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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Recent historical trends in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.

There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? What business strategies are being used by institutions like the University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key instructional ideas associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. For more details please visit this Online Education site.

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