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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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