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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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