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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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