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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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