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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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