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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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