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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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