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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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