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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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