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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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