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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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