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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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