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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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