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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by 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 institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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