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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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