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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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