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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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