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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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