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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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