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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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