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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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