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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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