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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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