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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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