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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for 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 certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book 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 investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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