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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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