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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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