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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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