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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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