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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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