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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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