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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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