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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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