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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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