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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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