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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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