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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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