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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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