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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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