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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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