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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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