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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching 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 teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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