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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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