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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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