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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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