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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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