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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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