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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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