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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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