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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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