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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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