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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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