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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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