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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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