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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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