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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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