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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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