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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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