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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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