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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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