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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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