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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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