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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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