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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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