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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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