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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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