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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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