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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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