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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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