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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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