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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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