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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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