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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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