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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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