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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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