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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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