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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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