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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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