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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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