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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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