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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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