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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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