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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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