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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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