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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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