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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction 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 certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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