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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the 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 students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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