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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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