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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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