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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? 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 MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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