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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? 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 classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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