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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? 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 and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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