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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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