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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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