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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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