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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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