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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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