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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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