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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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