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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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