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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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