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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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