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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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