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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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