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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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