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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about 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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