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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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