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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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