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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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