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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the 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 organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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