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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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