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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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