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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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