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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education 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 organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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