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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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