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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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