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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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