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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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