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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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