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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively 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 institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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