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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers 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 organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education