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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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