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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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