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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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