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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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