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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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