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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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