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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive 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 we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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