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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively 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 educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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