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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training 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 we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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