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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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