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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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