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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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