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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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