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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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